Incoming students are placed in math courses based on the following: recent test scores, final high school GPA, and time since high school graduation
Which math class should I take?
Use the form below to calculate your Math Index Score. Your score will determine which mathematics courses you are eligible to take. A student can take the Quantitative Mathematical Reasoning Pathway (QMR) or the STEM Pathway. Once a student receives their Math Index Score, the pathway must be chosen based on academic and career goals. The two core courses – Quantitative Mathematical Reasoning (QMR) and College Algebra are the entrances to each pathway; however, a student may need to start in a different course.
| Course | Math Index |
|---|---|
| MATH 1321/0121 (QMR and Lab) | Less than 800 |
| MATH 0332 (Fnds of CA) | Less than 700 |
| MATH 1302/0102 (College Algebra and Lab) | 700-999 |
| MATH 1321 (QMR) | 800+ |
| MATH 1302 (College Algebra) | 1000+ |
| MATH 1303, 1401, or 1342 (Trig, Pre-Calc, Applied Calc) | 1300+ |
| MATH 1451 (Calculus I) | 1600+ |
What does my score mean? Will I need a lab or pre-req?
If your score is less than 700, then you qualify to enroll in EITHER the co-requisite courses: MATH 1321 Quantitative and Math Reasoning and MATH 0121 Quantitative and Math Reasoning Lab, OR MATH 0332 Foundations of College Algebra
If your score is 700 – 799, then you qualify to enroll in EITHER the co-requisite courses: MATH 1321 Quantitative and Math Reasoning and MATH 0121 Quantitative and Math Reasoning Lab OR the co-requisite courses: MATH 1302 College Algebra and MATH 0102 College Algebra Lab
If your score is 800 – 999, then you qualify to enroll in EITHER MATH 1321 Quantitative and Math Reasoning OR the co-requisite courses MATH 1302 College Algebra and MATH 0102 College Algebra Lab
If your score is 1000 + then you qualify to enroll in EITHER MATH 1321 Quantitative and Math Reasoning OR MATH 1302 College Algebra
If your score is 1300 + then you qualify to enroll in MATH 1303 Trigonometry OR MATH 1401 Pre-Calculus OR MATH 1342 Applied Calculus I
If your score is 1600 +, then you qualify to enroll in MATH 1451 Calculus I.
Important Info About Co-Requisite Courses:
Co-requisite courses require enrollment in both the 3-hour course and the 1-hour lab. MATH 0332 is a developmental course; it won’t count toward your GPA or graduation credits.
Be sure to talk to your advisor before registering.